As a courageous survivor of ECT (Electric Convulsive Therapy), I am often asked to speak to people suffering with depression and their family members about ECT. Many have the same exact questions that I had when I was first asked to consider ECT as a treatment intervention for my clinical de...
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David Robbins
Friday, September 19, 2008 at 05:48 PMre: ECT
Carol Kivler
Monday, September 22, 2008 at 01:41 PMDear Dave,
With all the stigma surrounding ECT, I felt a responsibility to share my positive experience as well as help others understand what ECT is all about.
I am delighted that you, too, have benefited from this treatment. The
American Psychiatric Association has reported that there is an 80 percent
response rate.
Unfortunately, there are cases where ECT has casused major issues with
long-term memory loss. However, if you look at any treatment whether
for heart disease, diabetes, cancer, etc. there are cases of poor results.
My hope, Dave, is that the world understand and accept ECT as a viable
option. It doesn't work for everyone; however, it does work for many.
Best wishes on continued wellness--
Carol Kivler, Courageous Recovery
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Thank you for sharing your ECT treatment with us. I'm currently on an ECT routine of one every two weeks. This had been going on for about 2 years. I swear by the ECT. They help me tremendously. I'm so glad you explained the procedure. You will help many who are getting ECT or wondering how they work.
Thank you,
Dave
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